What are the dangers for an apprentice?

A young apprentice is exposed to more danger than any other worker around them. This is especially relevant in construction site settings. The case of the Port Augusta Steel Centre, for instance, highlights the many ways their apprentice was let down. When trying to put away a delivery of steel sheets, the young man was trapped between a wall and 30 sheets. This accident was the result of a lack of risk assessment as well as no inspection or maintenance of the racks holding the metal sheets. The company received a fine of $134,000 for failing to comply with their work health and safety duty.

How to take appropriate precautions?

The company had not taken the appropriate safety measures to avoid the incident. They also did not have a safety plan in place to react accordingly. Instead, they trusted a young person with little to no experience in this field to know what to do. They have since then hired an engineer for appropriate steel storage racks as well as new procedures for loading them. These solutions should have been in place from the beginning. A safety plan must always be present, and all employees must know about it. Employers should also test their employees’ knowledge on the topic regularly. Communication is always key in these situations. An alert system can help both employers and employees communicate clearly and reduce reaction time.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions: the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System come with a backup battery and solar panels.

Our different systems utilise visual and audio cues to suit all your mass communication needs. We pride ourselves on our flexibility and customisation options. May it be custom tones or personalised flashing patterns, our team of professionals can help you. You can easily add or remove components as necessary. This ensures your Hazavoid solutions can adapt to your needs and grow with you and your business. Let a member of our team help you by reaching out below.